Although we always talk about the strain the winter weather puts on our vehicles, the hot summer months can be equally as challenging to deal with with
regards to our cars. It is therefore vital to ensure that you have a breakdown policy in place in order to protect yourself, particularly if you are
planning on driving your vehicle to a holiday destination.
Quite a lot of us have free Green Flag with our bank accounts - check to see if you are covered. Over the next few weeks we will be giving tips on what
you can do to minimise breakdowns and to make sure you keep your car in tip top condition over the summer period. Tip number one is: Check Your Car's
Engine Coolant Levels According to the AA around 6 million motorists in the UK are risking a potential car repair bill of over £1,000 by failing to
regularly check that their engine coolant is at the recommended level. This is vital if you are to prevent your engine from overheating in the summer
months.
ACC UK Ltd recommended that you check your coolant fluid levels at least once a week to make sure it is between the minimum and maximum levels on the tank.
This task should be done when your car engine is COLD. If you find that your coolant levels have dropped it is essential that you get this checked
out by your local Independent Garage as this could indicate that there is a problem with your vehicle. A well
maintained and serviced car should retain its coolant levels between servicing schedules. Sticking your head in the sand and topping it up frequently
is just temporarily masking a problem that could become a costly one unnecessarily.
